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2 “...During the past 10 years following the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, invaluable lessons have been...”

3 “..., at this junction, it is important to review the progress made over the past 10 years and to suggest future synergy...”

4 “... in the Asia-Pacific region, mangroves have dwindled at an exceptional high rate over the past three decades...”

5 “... are getting increasing focus in national DRR plans. In the case of past disasters, communities were always...”

6 “... and resolution of environmental problems for researchers and scientists. However, in the past several decades...”